{"title":"Oak Bay building permit fees","question":"How much does a building permit cost in Oak Bay?","slug":"building-permit-fees","place":{"path":"ca/bc/oak-bay","name":"Oak Bay","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"building-and-renovating","name":"Building, renovating and your property"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"District of Oak Bay","url":"https://www.oakbay.ca"},"short_answer":"Oak Bay's building permit fee is based on project value: $150 plus 1.3% of value up to $100,000, with higher tiers above that. The tiers as printed do not join up, so confirm the fee for your project with the District. Fees are before tax.","aliases":["building permit fee oak bay","how much is a building permit oak bay","oak bay permit cost","plumbing permit fee oak bay"],"cost":"$150 plus 1.3% of value up to $100,000; see the tiers below. A 20% non-refundable application fee is paid up front.","how_long":"Not applicable.","where":[{"type":"email","label":"Building and Planning Department","value":"inspections@oakbay.ca"},{"type":"phone","label":"Building and Planning Department","value":"250-598-2042 ext. 7496"},{"type":"in_person","label":"Municipal Hall","value":"2167 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, BC V8R 1G2"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Planning, Building and Development Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 4845 (PDF)","url":"https://www.oakbay.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/4845-Planning-Development-Fees-ChargesCONSOLIDATED-May2026.pdf"}],"related":[{"slug":"building-permit","title":"Oak Bay building permits: when you need one and how to apply","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/oak-bay/building-permit/"},{"slug":"deck-shed-garage-permit","title":"Oak Bay permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/oak-bay/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},{"slug":"tree-removal","title":"Oak Bay tree removal rules and permits","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/oak-bay/tree-removal/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/victoria","name":"Victoria","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/victoria/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/saanich","name":"Saanich","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/saanich/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/esquimalt","name":"Esquimalt","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/esquimalt/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/view-royal","name":"View Royal","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/view-royal/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/colwood","name":"Colwood","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/colwood/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/langford","name":"Langford","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langford/building-permit-fees/"}],"topic":{"title":"Building permit fees in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/building-permit-fees/"},"facts":{"minimum_fee":{"label":"Lowest fee","value":"$150 plus 1.3% of the project value, for construction worth $100,000 or less. Fees are before tax.","short":"$150 plus 1.3% of value (up to $100,000)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.oakbay.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/4845-Planning-Development-Fees-ChargesCONSOLIDATED-May2026.pdf","title":"Planning, Building and Development Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 4845, Schedule 2 (PDF, consolidated May 11, 2026), District of Oak Bay","section":"Schedule 2, item 1","quotes":["Construction value $100,000 or less","$150, plus 1.3% of the project value","1. All fees are exclusive of tax (unless noticed otherwise), which will be added, if applicable."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fee_formula":{"label":"How the fee is worked out","value":"Up to $100,000: $150 plus 1.3% of value. Over $100,000 to $500,000: $1,500 plus 1.3% of the amount over $100,000. Over $500,000: $5,000 plus 1.3% of the amount over $500,000.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.oakbay.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/4845-Planning-Development-Fees-ChargesCONSOLIDATED-May2026.pdf","title":"Planning, Building and Development Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 4845, Schedule 2 (PDF, consolidated May 11, 2026), District of Oak Bay","section":"Schedule 2, item 1","quotes":["Construction value greater than $100,000; less","$1500 plus 1.3% of the amount by which the","Construction value greater than $500,000","$5,000 plus 1.3% of the amount by which the"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"application_fee":{"label":"Application or plan review fee","value":"20% of the calculated permit fee is paid at application as a non-refundable application review fee. If a permit is issued it is credited against the total fee.","short":"20% of permit fee, non-refundable","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.oakbay.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/4845-Planning-Development-Fees-ChargesCONSOLIDATED-May2026.pdf","title":"Planning, Building and Development Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 4845, Schedule 2 (PDF, consolidated May 11, 2026), District of Oak Bay","section":"Schedule 2, notes 3 and 4","quotes":["paid at the time of application as a non-refundable application review fee.","at the time of issuance be credited against the total fee calculated."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"other_fees":{"label":"Other fees","value":"Plumbing: $50 basic plus $25 per fixture. Demolition: $300 (unserviced), $600 (serviced, up to 186 m²) or $1,000 (over 186 m²). Re-inspection: $150 for each inspection after the second when extra inspections are needed because of non-compliance. Building amendment or extra plan check: $300 each.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.oakbay.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/4845-Planning-Development-Fees-ChargesCONSOLIDATED-May2026.pdf","title":"Planning, Building and Development Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 4845, Schedule 2 (PDF, consolidated May 11, 2026), District of Oak Bay","section":"Schedule 2, items 2 and 4, notes 6, 9, 10","quotes":["Basic permit fee","a re-inspection fee of $150.00 shall be paid prior to additional inspections being","Amendment to approved Building Permit","Additional Plan Check Fee","Serviced buildings of total floor area","Where, due to non-compliance with the Building and Plumbing Bylaw, more than 2 inspections"]},{"url":"https://www.oakbay.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/4247-Building-Plumbing-Bylaw.pdf","title":"Building and Plumbing Bylaw No. 4247 (PDF, consolidated May 27, 2024), District of Oak Bay","section":"s. 20","quotes":["deposit with the Municipality a sum of money to secure payment for costs incurred by the","For the erection of a new building and for the demolition or deconstruction of an existing"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"how_to_pay":{"label":"How to pay","value":"An invoice is sent after the application is emailed; the application fee is paid before review. The full permit fee must be paid before any permit is issued.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.oakbay.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/4845-Planning-Development-Fees-ChargesCONSOLIDATED-May2026.pdf","title":"Planning, Building and Development Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 4845, Schedule 2 (PDF, consolidated May 11, 2026), District of Oak Bay","section":"s. 3(d)(i)","quotes":["shall be paid in full prior to the issuance of any permit under this Bylaw."]},{"url":"https://www.oakbay.ca/building-infrastructure/building-construction/building-permits/","title":"Building Permits, District of Oak Bay","section":"How to Obtain an Oak Bay Building Permit","quotes":["Building Permit fees are based on the value of construction.","These charges will be collected when the final permit fee is due."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Planning, Building and Development Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 4845, 2023, Schedule 2 (Building and Plumbing Fees and Charges), consolidated to May 11, 2026.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.oakbay.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/4845-Planning-Development-Fees-ChargesCONSOLIDATED-May2026.pdf","title":"Planning, Building and Development Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 4845, Schedule 2 (PDF, consolidated May 11, 2026), District of Oak Bay","section":"title, Schedule 2","quotes":["Planning, Building and Development","SCHEDULE 2 – Building and Plumbing Fees and Charges","Consolidated up to May 11, 2026 to include Bylaws:"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":6,"stated":6,"matched":6,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nOak Bay sets building and plumbing fees in Schedule 2 of the [Planning, Building and Development Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 4845](https://www.oakbay.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/4845-Planning-Development-Fees-ChargesCONSOLIDATED-May2026.pdf). The permit fee depends on the value of the work. Fees are before tax.\n\nThe schedule gives three tiers:\n\n- Up to $100,000: $150 plus 1.3% of value.\n- Over $100,000 to $500,000: $1,500 plus 1.3% of the amount over $100,000.\n- Over $500,000: $5,000 plus 1.3% of the amount over $500,000.\n\nAs printed, these tiers do not join up at $100,000 and $500,000. Confirm the fee for your project with the District before you rely on a figure.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Email your application to inspections@oakbay.ca.\n2. The District sends an invoice. Pay the application fee, which is 20% of the calculated permit fee and non-refundable. It is credited against the total if a permit is issued.\n3. Pay the full permit fee before any permit is issued.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Plumbing: $50 basic plus $25 per fixture.\n- Demolition: $300 (unserviced), $600 (serviced, up to 186 m²) or $1,000 (over 186 m²).\n- Re-inspection: $150 for each inspection after the second when extra visits are needed because of non-compliance.\n- Building amendment or extra plan check: $300 each.\n- A refundable security deposit applies under [Bylaw 4247](https://www.oakbay.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/4247-Building-Plumbing-Bylaw.pdf): $100 to $500 for alterations by value, and $1,000 for a new building or demolition, returned after final inspection.\n- Other charges may apply, such as tree permits, engineering permits, development cost charges and damage deposits.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.oakbay.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/4845-Planning-Development-Fees-ChargesCONSOLIDATED-May2026.pdf","title":"Planning, Building and Development Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 4845, Schedule 2 (PDF, consolidated May 11, 2026), District of Oak Bay","accessed":"2026-11-06"},{"url":"https://www.oakbay.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/4247-Building-Plumbing-Bylaw.pdf","title":"Building and Plumbing Bylaw No. 4247 (PDF, consolidated May 27, 2024), District of Oak Bay","accessed":"2026-11-06"},{"url":"https://www.oakbay.ca/building-infrastructure/building-construction/building-permits/","title":"Building Permits, District of Oak Bay","accessed":"2026-11-06"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-06","review":{"status":"machine_checked","badge":"Checked against official text","label":"Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/oak-bay/building-permit-fees/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/oak-bay/building-permit-fees.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/oak-bay/building-permit-fees.json"}}